Extreme now has proctored exams

[Mike28]

Wow, for years I have been taking Extreme Certifications for every product line. When people ask what Certs I have, I tell them, and answer the follow up question "Who is Extreme Networks!" Never have they been monitored, until now...Thanks Extreme you have finally reached CISCO level. I don't know what else to say, very disappointed.

Here is from the Technical Training Data Sheet:

"Extreme Networks technical training exams are considered high- stakes exams and are independently proctored by ProctorU, with one attempt of the related exam included within the standard course fee (this is regardless of whether the student has completed instructor-led training or self-paced eLearning).Further exam attempts can be purchased if required at an additional cost of $395. All exams can be registered for and administered within the Extreme Networks Learning Portal using an individual’s existing portal log-in. Students have

1 hour to complete the exam. An exam will be considered Passed with a score of 75% or above."

PS your not a high-stakes Cert!!! The last few acquisitions you have become less and less Extreme, I see all the quality Engineers leaving, and your customer loyalty waning. I guess it is all about the money. This is how you stay in 3rd place!

Signed,
Less likely to lead Purple!

[Ronald_Dvorak]

My 2cents on this topic....

- far too expensive, I'd do CWNP exam at a location near me (Pearson VUE) for half the price, no idea why the online thing cost 400$

- I don't like to share a copy of my passport or any other information (snapshots of my room) with a 3rd party in the NSA USA (all data is stored for 7 years)

Here a video how it works....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiehIf14Zkg

For me that is as bad as the ebook "solution".

-Ron